Optical communications systems and technology for deep-space explorationAn account is given of architectural and implementational strategies for the creation of planetary and other deep-space optical communications networks, with a view to the developmental requirements of both planetary spacecraft subsystems and an earth-vicinity reception system. Attention is given to prospective technology-development challenges. An open-loop spatial acquisition process is defined, in conjunction with a terrestrial, large-aperture/low-cost 'photon bucket' optical reception telescopic system having an integral, axially-aligned tube-bundle sunshield. An efficient diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser is envisioned as the transmitter.
Document ID
19900050970
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lesh, James R. (JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Meeting Information
Meeting: Optical Space Communication
Location: Paris
Country: France
Start Date: April 24, 1989
End Date: April 26, 1989
Sponsors: SPIE, European Physical Society, European Federation for Applied Optics